Are You a Candidate for LANAP®?

Statistics have shown that 50% of Americans have some form of periodontal disease, which is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontal disease starts off as plaque, an opaque film which eventually hardens, forming tartar or calculus. In early stages, this is called Gingivitis, characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed during tooth brushing. Many people experience bad breath and an unpleasant taste in their mouths as well. Unchecked, Gingivitis progresses to Periodontitis, a much more serious form of the disease where periodontal pockets are formed, separating teeth from the gums and supporting bone structure. Without treatment, infection becomes severe and the pockets deepen, resulting in tooth loss.

The way to repair the damage is to get rid of the infection and close up the pockets. Until now, that meant surgery and sutures. But today, Dr. Gashinsky offers the LANAP® Protocol, a patient-friendly, minimally-invasive procedure that’s a great improvement over standard gum surgery.

Why is the LANAP® Procedure Better?

The LANAP® Procedure is about as easy as erasing a blackboard — there’s no cutting and no suturing.

There’s much less discomfort with the LANAP® Protocol than with standard surgery — during and after the procedure.

It takes less time than traditional surgery. All it takes is two 2-hour visits to our office and two follow up visits. Traditional surgery requires four sessions of about one hour each, with subsequent visits for suture removal and additional check-ups.

There’s less than 24 hour recovery period, so you won’t lose time from work.

“The LANAP® Procedure is about as easy as erasing a blackboard,” says Dr. Gashinsky, “there’s no cutting and no suturing. Another advantage is that it takes less time than traditional surgery. All it takes is two 2-hour visits to our office and two follow up visits. The results are better and longer-lasting. In fact, 98% of LANAP® treated patients remain stable after five years.”

Another, major advantage of the LANAP® Procedure is that it is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin. “Patients with such health problems can experience complications, so conventional treatments are a real concern,” says Dr. Gashinsky, “but with LANAP® these problems do not exist.”

Considering the importance of gum treatment and the fact that many people suffering from gum disease still hesitate to get treatment, Dr. Gashinsky invites patients with gum disease to come to his practice for a free consultation. “I think it’s important people know that healthy alternatives to conventional gum surgery exist and I can show that to them, including the good results we are getting with LANAP®,” says Dr. Gashinsky.